Alberta Gaming

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Alberta Gaming: Historical Overview

Pre-20th Century 🎲

  • Indigenous Games

    Period Event
    Pre-1900 Traditional Indigenous games played for cultural expression and community engagement.

Early 20th Century (1900-1950) 🕰️

  • Introduction of Horse Racing

    Year Event
    1907 Formal horse racing began at venues like the Calgary Stampede.
  • Great Depression Era Gaming

    Year Event
    1930s Increase in illegal gambling activities during economic hardship.

Mid 20th Century (1950-1990) 🎉

  • Creation of the Alberta Gaming Commission

    Year Event
    1968 The Alberta Gaming Commission was established to regulate gambling activities.
  • Lotteries & Keno Games

    Year Event
    1974 Launch of the first provincial lottery and Keno games in Alberta.

Modern Era (1990-Present) 🎮

  • Expansion of Casino Gaming

    Year Event
    1993 The first casino opened in Alberta, leading to a surge in gaming facilities.
  • Online Gambling Legislation

    Year Event
    2010 Legal framework established for online gambling operations in Alberta.
  • Recent Developments

    Year Event
    2021 Illicit online gaming activities were targeted by new regulations.